IB skill practice

Combine sinusoidal models with amplitude

Use harmonic combination to find resultant amplitude.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Combine sinusoidal models with amplitude - depth scenario

Check the modelling or algorithm condition first. A sinusoidal model combines \( 4\sin x+7\cos x \). Find the resultant amplitude. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.